All very simple things
Which makes me wonder why sometimes people have such difficulty showing appreciation to their partner.
For me, a big thing is that a person take the time to listen to what I have to say, and even asking me what my opinions or feelings are about a thing, rather than have a conversation inside their own head that involves assuming I would think or feel a certain way. So I guess it could be said I feel more appreciated when a person takes the time to communicate openly with me.
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“You’re so hard on yourself. Take a moment. Sit back. Marvel at your life: at the grief that softened you, at the heartache that widened you, at the suffering that strengthened you. Despite everything, you still grow. Be proud of this.”